Two Bloomfield Township residents reported being taken by popular scams: one via the Internet, the other utilizing the telephone.

On July 11, police responded to the 7200 block of Sandy Creek Lane about a fraud complaint. The resident told police that she had received an email that appeared to be from the Apple Corp., advising her that a book she ordered had been shipped.

Since the woman hadn't ordered a book, she clicked on the link to cancel it. The next screen requested the woman's personal information in order to cancel the order. The victim filled out the online form and submitted it.

When she did not receive confirmation of the cancellation, the woman said she called Apple and was told she was the victim of fraud.

In the second incident, also reported July 11, officers were called to the 6200 block of Telegraph, where an elderly resident reported being taken for $5,000 in a scam.

The woman received a telephone call saying that if she didn't send $5,000 in cash to a specific address, a family member would be jailed. The victim told police she withdrew the money and sent the cash as instructed via overnight express.

Once the woman's son became aware of what had happened, he called police.

Bloomfield Township police issued a reminder that there are multiple scams victimizing residents. If a phone call, email or letter requesting money or personal information is received, residents should verify the request is legitimate or call the police department for assistance.

Both cases are under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bloomfield Township Police Department at 248-433-7755.

Contact LeAnne Rogers at lrogers@hometownlife.com or 734-883-9039. Follow her on Twitter: @LRogersObserver.